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"I slept in a barn with sheep" - Deacon reflects on his epic bike challenge INTREPID cyclist Deacon Richardson reflected on an “amazing experience” after completing his epic bike ride across the UK. The 27-year-old, from Colchester, tackled an eye-watering 456 mile coast-to-coast adventure, pedalling from Land’s End, in Cornwall, to Ness Point, in Lowestoft, Suffolk. He travelled solo and unsupported, camping along the way, to raise funds and awareness of the Colchester-based charity Re-Cycle Bikes to Africa, which sends used bikes from the UK to rural communities in Africa. His...

A visually impaired teen has gone the extra mile by completing a gruelling walking challenge from Lowestoft to James Paget University Hospital.

Photo credit: www.chrishallrides.com/ RESIDENTS of Andover have rallied behind a charity cyclist after he was pushed off his bike while crossing the town on Tuesday. Chris Hall was travelling across England to raise money for charity when he was knocked off his bike in Andover “by a bunch of thugs”. Calling the men ‘a disgrace’, the readers of Advertiser said the incident was ‘unbelievable’ and ‘disgusting’. Leader of Test Valley Borough Council Cllr Phil North told the Advertiser that the good people of Andover would be happy to welcome Chris back with open arms if he...

Photo credit: Chris Hall's Instagram account: @chrishallrides AN ENDURANCE cyclist who was travelling across England to raise money for charity has ended his pursuit after he was pushed off his bike in Andover. Chris Hall, who was raising awareness about testicular cancer and the Movember campaign, decided to call off the challenge saying “it’s frustrating to stop but ultimately the safest call”. In an Instagram post, Chris detailed the incident he had to face while crossing Andover on Tuesday night. “Unfortunately during the night cycling through Andover I had a bunch of men ...

Suffolk Punch horses - one of the county's pride and joys - Credit: iWitness/Richard Brunton From incredible landscapes to historic delights galore, these are just eight of the things that put the county proudly on the map. Benacre Beach - Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Beaches  When someone asks what makes you think of Suffolk, chances are one of the first things that springs to mind are the gorgeous, endless miles of coastline.   From Felixstowe in the south, through to Aldeburgh and Southwold, right the way up to Lowestoft, there are a number beautiful seaside towns that see hundreds ...